Forensic
psychology is a constantly growing discipline, both as a profession
for graduates and in terms of student interest. This book
highlights the often sizable gap between the media myths
surrounding forensic practice and reality. Graham Davies and
Anthony Beech present an exciting and broad range of topics within
the field including detailed treatments of the causes of crime,
investigative methods, the trial process, and interventions with
different types of offenders and offences. Written by a mix of
leading senior researchers and younger academics, Forensic
Psychology draws on a wealth of experience in this popular
subject area to produce a new edition that will interest and
enthuse today’s generation of students.

For
the second edition, this book has been greatly expanded, enabling
coverage to be extended to new and growing areas of forensic
practice. Forensic Psychology is also now part of the BPS
Blackwell series – the only series to be approved by the
British Psychological Society.

Graham Davies is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the
University of Leicester and an Honorary Professor of Forensic
Psychology at the Universities of Birmingham and Coventry, UK. His
research interests focus on the testimony of children and adults
and the support of vulnerable witnesses at court, on which topics
he has published 10 books and over 150 articles in scientific
journals. He is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society and a
former president of the Society for Applied Research in Memory and
Cognition and of the European Association for Psychology and Law.

Anthony Beech is a Professor and Head of the Centre for
Forensic and Criminological Psychology at the University of
Birmingham, UK. He has authored over 140 peer-reviewed articles, 39
book chapters and 5 books in the area of forensic science/criminal
justice. He is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society and
was the recipient of the Senior Award from the British
Psychological Society Division of Forensic Psychology for a
significant lifetime contribution to Forensic Psychology in 2009.
He also received the Significant Achievement award from the
US-based Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) in
2009.

‘‘This book provides an excellent introduction to
forensic psychology. It provides an up-to-date and
comprehensive coverage of the subject which is broad enough to
provide an insight into the wide range of topic areas, but detailed
enough for readers to be able to gain a good grasp of the subject
and importantly know where to go for more specific reading
material.’’
—Dr Jo Bailey, Lead Psychologist and Directorate of
Public Sector Prisons, UK

"This collection will prove indispensable to
undergraduates, postgraduates and practitioners. The
unique appeal can be found not just in the range of topics
presented but also their topical nature. The literature
reviews are strong and well presented, with good and appropriate
use of case studies. I do not feel any similarly marketed
texts are even close to this in terms of quality, breadth and
application. "
—Professor Jane L. Ireland, School of Psychology,
University of Central Lancashire, UK and Ashworth Research Centre
(ARC), High Secure Forensic Psychiatry Services, Mersey Care NHS
Trust, UK

“The 2nd edition of Forensic Psychology entrenches the
work as indispensable and authoritative. This edited collection is
comprehensive in its treatment of current international issues in
the area. It facilitates a sophisticated understanding from a
forensic and criminological psychology perspective of the complex
and diverse issues that underpin and influence contemporary law and
legal processes.”
—Professor Ian Freckelton, Senior Counsel, Professor
of Law, Forensic Psychology and Forensic Medicine, Monash
University, Australia

"Readers seeking an accessible introduction to a variety of
areas of this growing discipline will find much that is useful
here. The overviews of psychological issues, theoretical
perspectives and relevant research are enhanced by summaries, case
studies and questions for discussion. The well-chosen references
and suggestions for additional reading are especially valuable. Its
distinctive contribution is to go beyond familiar starting-points
and to give the encouragement of further exploration a lively and
tangible form."
—Dr Adrian Needs, Principal Lecturer/Chartered &
HPC Registered Forensic Psychologist, University of Portsmouth,
UK

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